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A Bright, Classic Wedding at Sequoia in Washington, DC

rn The beautiful waterfront location and naturally lit space inside Sequoia in Washington,

rn The beautiful waterfront location and naturally lit space inside Sequoia in Washington, DC, fit the summer season wonderfully for the nuptials of Jenna Engelmann (30 and a production coordinator) and Roy Gattuso (34 and an art director). They decked out the airy space in bright colors of orange, teal and white, from the vibrant bouquets filled with roses and succulents to the bridesmaid dresses and groomsmen ties. The ceremony took place in front of the large windows draped with white linens, surrounded by hanging strings accented with blue flowers. After the couple said "I do," the space was transformed for the reception. Everything was captured on camera by PhotoArt by Lu. Black-and-white numbers marked round dining tables, draped with mint and white zigzag runners. Roses, hydrangeas and leafy greens made up the centerpieces, arranged inside wooden boxes wrapped with lace. Jenna and Roy truly saved the sweetest detail for last: the wedding cake made by Alexandria Pastry Shop. The three-tier masterpiece embodied the day's color scheme, with watercolor designs splashing the surface and fresh flowers decorating the top and sides. Check out more of the light and airy details that made up this classic wedding, below.

All the bridesmaids matched Jenna with vibrant orange and green bouquets of roses, succulents and hydrangeas. The flower arrangements added nice pops of color against the mint green bridesmaid dresses.
The ceremony took place at Sequoia, an elegant restaurant near the Georgetown waterfront in Washington, DC. The aisle lined with orange petals led to the front of the ceremony space, where Jenna and Roy stood next to elegant flower arrangements inside white vases.
"I fell in love with the Maggie Sottero wedding dress because I never wanted a big princess dress," Jenna says. "Just something simply beautiful and romantic. The lace appliques give it a touch of elegance without being too much."
Jenna and Roy stood outside with their wedding party, who were dressed in mint green accents. The bridesmaids wore knee-length dresses that matched the groomsmen's ties, which were tucked into their light tan vests.
Guests found their seats at round white dining tables, draped with mint green and white zigzag runners. Small, mint green bags with bright orange tissue paper were arranged at each setting at the table.
Roy sported a light tan vest paired with a mint green tie, which all his groomsmen matched. He sat at the sweetheart table next to Jenna, as they shared a laugh at the reception at Sequoia in Washington, DC.
Bright orange, green and white flower arrangements decorated many of the dining tables. Organized inside wooden boxes wrapped in lace, the blooms contributed to the pops of color that decorated the space at Sequoia in Washington, DC.
The three-tier white cake stole the show at the reception, covered in mint green and orange hues inspired by watercolors. Fresh pink and red roses decorated the top and sides of the sweet treat, displayed on top of a white stand.
Jenna and Roy held each other as they made their way around the wooden floor during their first dance. The naturally lit space created an airy feel for the reception celebration, including this special moment between the newlyweds.